[sanddrag]

The biggest safety hazard I see in the lifting of robots at FIRST Robotics competitions is when more than two people are lifting a robot. I once witnessed 5 people lifting a single robot. It is just too uncoordinated, and results in a dangerous situation. I recommend two people with a one of them saying "got it?" the other replies "yes" and then the first one says "1..2..3..lift" The two people need to work together well. Have designated lifting points on the robot, so people know where to place their hands. In my mind, half a robot isn't too much for an average high school student to lift, provided it isn't being lifted onto a really high surface or abnormal position.